By using this set of five jar tops by Royal VKB to transform old jars of all shapes and sizes from around the world into a new piece of kitchenware, it’s a really simple, clever way to upcycle. There’s a cocoa shaker, sugar shaker, long handled jug cap, creamer cap, and oil and vinegar cap. £14.50 Snowhome
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I’ve just welcomed the iconic Stokke Tripp Trapp in to our home, and it’s definitely more than a high chair. It’s very cool. We don’t use the word iconic lightly on Nest! A piece of children’s furniture which launched in 1972, and is still a best seller now is few and far between. The longetivity of the design, not to mention the product, speaks a thousand words (as does the arrival of the many copycat versions beginning to saturate the market these days).
This high chair is so adjustable that it can be used from the cradle to the grave. Stokke plug it as ‘The chair that grows with your child’. I don’t know how much wear my little one is going to get from it though, as I tend on plonking myself on it at every opportunity!
You can buy a Tripp Trapp from around £110.
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If you’ve been reading this blog for long enough, you’ll have twigged that I have a thing for cushions. I’m very much feeling Too Much Too Young’s cushions made from vintage fabric, with some including applique designs. Prices range from £12-£24 and approximate size is 35 X 35 cm. They have a sale on as well with 30% off so swoop in for bargains.
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One of the reasons why I write about and love shopping online is because I’ve been able to enjoy independents who don’t jump to the beat of the bland. When I have the time and patience to hit the streets, I also like supporting indie stores and have a well thumbed copy of the Independent London Store Guide by Moritz Steiger and Effie Fotaki.
An organised read that handily fits into your bag, it tips off on seven colour coded categories including home, fashion, food and bars, and health and beauty, and includes maps for each area, which include the likes of Peckham, Crouch End, and unsurprising spots like Notting Hill. The photos are great, conveying the vibrancy and eclectic offerings and the guide includes a mix of familiar (but not too big names) with total unheard of’s.
RRP £8.99, £5.94 on Amazon
[via Bitchbuzz]
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We’re big fans of Anthropologie and their kids collection has some wonderful pieces. My favourite has to be this Deciduous Puzzle (that’s what they call it) which is actually the totem tree by Dutch design company, Kidsonroof. It’s three-dimensional and visually stunning. It’s artsy and whimsical and will look fabulous as a decor piece. There’s 170 pieces of recycled paper, cardstock to put together, and it’s big, 28″H, 24″W, 24″D. I’m going to get one for the nursery, and then put it up high as I’m not sure it’ll last long with little hands grabbing at it. Anthropologie don’t have a UK based site (yet) so no point ordering from them when you can get it from Fishingfordesign for £22.95
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Jaysus, Present&Correct are as always, temptation central. They’re constantly making, hunting down, and finding cool things and I really want to get one of their latest additions, Popville, a book where as you turn the pages, the pop up town builds, starting from a church and quickly forming what looks like a paper version of a ‘Sim City’ -used to love that game. The colours are popping and I want! I’d have to hide it up high on a shelf though because the dark destroyers (that’d be the 10month and 33 month olds) will destroy on sight! £15.50 each
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I am in love. This is pure genius. And I’m sure that anyone else out there with limited space will agree. Dutch designers Kapteinbolt has created a flexible workplace, called FLKS. It features a desk and chair that fold out from two hinged sheets. You just open the panels unfold the table and the chair and put the plug in for light. This design is characterized by simplicity, clarity, freedom and space. How much it costs I can’t tell you. I’ve asked the question so will report back.
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A fast becoming addiction for me is Hidden Art. I am love love loving loads of bits on the site, especially these Ashley Thomas cushions. There are four to collect: La La Lucy, Happy As Larry, Chripy Steve and Hello Joey.
Each cushion has two designs, front and back, so if you feel playful one day you can display your cushion with the illustration facing the front. But if you fancy a change and want a simple, calm, co-ordinating pattern instead, you can just turn the cushion around.
They are all handmade and printed on a linen fabric. They include a duck-feather cushion and a zip for easy cleaning (machine washable at 40°c). They are approx. 20 inches/ 51cm.
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I’ve been on the hunt lately for a cake stand and didn’t realise what a plethora of choice there is. There is literally a cake stand for every occasion! My favourites are the vintage tea party styled ones, and the more modern polka dot ones – and here are three of my favourites, from top to bottom:
I am absolutely loving Beverly Hewitt designs. As well as the polka dot version, she also has a cute pink hearts cake stand. We will be featuring more of Beverly Hewitt soon.
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